AMARILLO – The Wayland Baptist men's and women's wrestling teams got in a full day of competition on Saturday at the Raider Duals, with the women winning three of four matches and the men taking one of three against some tough competition.
“It was a good day,” Wayland coach
Johnny Cobb said. “The kids really stepped up. We're obviously getting better and better.”
On the men's side, Wayland started the day with a 27-16 loss to Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.) followed by a 24-16 defeat to No. 19 Bacone (Okla.). The Pioneers ended the day with a dominating 40-5 victory over Central Baptist College (Ark.).
Cobb said the Pioneers “were right in” the two duals they lost.
“They just didn't quite go our way,” he said. “We had a lot of great performances and had a lot of good wins.”
Sophomore
John Mark Avila, of Canyon Randall High School, was back on his home mats and had a strong day in the 149-pound division, giving up only one point while going 3-0 and earning 13 points for Wayland. Another sophomore,
Chris Hart of Katy, also went 3-0 in 141s and picked up 12 points, “wrestling hard-nosed and strong offensively,” according to assistant coach
Luke Salazar.
“The kids all performed well,” Cobb said.
Salazar agreed.
“As a whole, the team had some breakout performances and we hope to carry the momentum on to Oklahoma City,” said Salazar, looking ahead to Thursday's dual at OCU. “We're building in a positive direction through continued hard work.”
The WBU women also started out the day with a loss to Lindenwood (Mo.), but the Pioneers then reeled off three straight victories over Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.), Winnipeg (Canada) and Waldorf (Iowa). Scores and individual statistics were not immediately available.
“Lindenwood was really tough. They're one of the top-rated teams in the country,” Cobb said. “But the girls competed really well.”
The WBU women also compete Thursday at OCU. Wayland was due to host the Stars on Nov. 20, but that dual was canceled.
Cobb said his teams continue to improve each outing.
“We still don't quite have everybody in the lineup that we can count on,” he said of a handful of redshirted and injured wrestlers. “This is all practice for going to nationals. We're right on the verge of really stepping over the line and being one of the top teams.”
Saturday's competition came less than 24 hours after Wayland hosted its lone dual of the season on Friday. The women defeated a limited squad from Northwest Technical (Kan.), 39-8, while the men fell to No. 14 Menlo (Calif.), 27-12.
Raider Duals
At Randall HS, Amarillo, Texas
Men
Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.) 27, Wayland 16
125-
Justin Williamson won over Blake Angie; pinned 4:06
133-Rueban Lujan won over Cooper Powell; dec. 6-5
141-
Chris Hart won over Ethan Swingle; dec. 14-7
149-
John Mark Avila won over Ty Ethridge; dec. 8-0
157- Bernie Gonzales lost to Zukkhu Batchuluun, dec. 7-9
165-
Chris Hunt lost to TJ Parker; pinned 2:25
174-
Marc Backus lost to Larry Lanier, dec. 3-6
184-
Miguel Tovar lost to Ryan Rozell, dec. 9-2
197-
Jacob Stock lost to Marris; pinned 0:46
285-
Markese Christian lost to Dustin Fullerton; pinned 3:45
#19 Bacone College (Okla.) 24, Wayland 16
125-
Justin Williamson lost to Ryan Gauthier #13; pinned 2:30
133-Rueban Lujan lost to Zach Pilkington; pinned 6:45
141-
Chris Hart won over Tyler Klinkhammer; dec. 3-1
149-
John Mark Avila won over Danny Rosas; dec. 3-1
157- Bernie Gonzales lost to Arnol Arroliga; dec. 14-10
165-
Chris Hunt won over John Kahler; dec. 13-8
174-
Marc Backus won over Alvaro Zermano pinned; 2:49
184-
Miguel Tovar lost to CJ Berry; dec. 6-2
197-
Jacob Stock lost to Vincent Opulyo; dec. 4-8
285-
Markese Christian lost to Cesar Pounce; dec. 7-8
Wayland 40, Central Baptist College (Ark.) 5
125-
Justin Williamson won over Peter Acuna; dec. 8-0
133-
Marcus Romo lost to Antonio Rivera; dec. 3-7
141-
Chris Hart won over Dontavious Gardenhire; pinned 4:32
149-
John Mark Avila won over Matthew McKenna; pinned 2:39
157- Bernie Gonzales won over Travis Rife; dec. 7-0
165-
Chris Hunt won over Austin Gonzalez; pinned 1:26
174-
Marc Backus won; FORFEIT
184-
Miguel Tovar won over Ricky Tate; maj dec. 12-3
197-
Jacob Stock lost to John Lopez; dec. 9-1
285-
Markese Christian won over Jared Pflasterer; pinned 0:27
Women
Lindenwood, Mo. 31, Wayland 16
101-M.Guerrero won; forfeit
109-C.Kemp lost to A.Rodriguez; decision
116-L.Bruggink lost to S.Nobile; fall
123-J.Von Vehren def. H.McNitt; fall
130-Open
136-E.Miller lost to M.Ramirez; fall
143-T.Mensah vs. R.Shannon; decision
155-V.Rosales lost to B.David; fall
170-Open
191-A.Vyborny def. I.Stevens; fall
Wayland 34, Winnipeg (Canada) 8
101-M.Guerrero won; forfeit
109-C.Kemp won; forfeit
116-L.Bruggink def. M.Edwards; fall
123-J.Von Behren def. E.Kessler; split dec.
130-Open
136-E.Miller lost to M.Ramirez; fall
143-T.Mensah def. J.Brenton; split dec.
155-D.Walker won; forfeit
170-V.Rosales def. T.Rorras; split dec.
191-A.Vyborny dec. I.Stevens; fall
Wayland 36, Waldorf 11
101-M.Guerrero lost to T.Jones; decision
109-C.Kemp won; forfeit
116-L.Bruggink def. L.Salinas; fall
123-J.Von Vehren lost to D.Karkar; split dec.
130-Open
136-E.Miller def. R.Goodell; fall
143-T.Mensah won; forfeit
155-V.Rosales def. C.Lawson; fall
170-D.Walker won; forfeit
191-A.Vyborny won; forfeit
Wayland 43, Lindenwood-Belleville 0
101-M.Guerrero won; forfeit
109-C.Kemp def. A.Hoside; decision
116-L.Bruggink def. L.Rodriguez; fall
123-J.Von Behren won; forfeit
130-Open
136-E.Miller def. H.Lilly; fall
143-T.Mensah def. R.Carter; fall
155-V.Rosales def. N.Galarza; fall
170-D.Walker won; forfeit
191-A.Vyborny def. A.Simenez; fall
